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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1944
Page
2
The Angling Club held its third fresh water competition on a Sunday with several successful catches and weights recorded. Members praised effort and plan the next meet in October with details to follow.
A jumble of player names and pairings from Albany tennis meet listed with scores and opponents. Multiple doubles and singles results show varied outcomes, including mixed results for McKechnie, Doherty, Ward, and others across Albion and nearby clubs.
Saturday's golf competition saw Pop Boyd win with a strong display while a tie in the Wen Dinnwll Cup prompted a playoff between Willuson and J. Perry. On Tuesday September 26 Sunshine S L Ladies Auxiliary hosted a charity vine for No 1 Ward at Caul livid Hospital with gifts of fruit and vodka for the men.
Dr G E Dobson shire president has decided to offer support for Labor in the forthcoming Bulla Dalhousie West election. It is indicated that KR Hoban of Kilmore will carry the official Labor banner in this contest.
ARC Backerbold defeated AC Reds in a tense match played at Albion. The game featured a flowing play center to goal and a tight first half with equal scores. Blues reacted after halftime, making key changes to secure a 12 1 victory amid lighthearted umpire heckling and errant throwing by midfielders.
The Old Boys beat Grand United by 120 runs and then bowled Otampa out for 80. Nony Donald made 47 with Jim Woody taking 4 for 10. Claude Greenwood Ralph Guy and Erm Doughis starred for the Old Boys while Sutherland bowled well. Next match at Selwyn Park with further fixtures at the Advocate office on October 20.
The note praises Mears N. Donald A. Dodson H. Jarmend ing and T. Laffantor for their support and lauds Mr Laurie Orpe for capable medical aid. It highlights the night’s success and invites more members as numbers exceed seventy, with extra thanks to Reg Hand and Mrs Noel Skene for sterling work.
The Sunshine ANA reports strong attendance at socials in St Mark's Hall and nearby branches with notable events on September 19 and a forthcoming Conference Ball in South Melbourne Town Hall. Moma J Attril and Re Duxxon will attend the Annual Conference as the branch prepares for a presentation night in the Town Hall.
Police Offences Act notice announces trials at White City Courty Ground Tottenham for October 25 1944. The public is prohibited from betting wagering or promising to pay bets under penalty and possible removal or apprehension. Victorian Coursing Association secretary Edgar Smith endorses the notice.
YJ Bell Auctioneer and Estate Agent advertises for Mercantile Mutters Aus Cay with £1000 each on easy terms.
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